Mere Vercoe
Owhata,Rotorua
Summary
- Experienced community advisor and project manager with a strong background in engagement, relationship building, and team leadership. Proven track record in coordinating large-scale projects and clinical placements, mentoring teams, and fostering strong community relationships. Adept at developing and implementing effective strategies to enhance the Tauira experience, from recruitment to graduation. Passionate about promoting Māori traditions and customs and committed to improving educational outcomes for all Tauira. Seeking to leverage my skills and experience as Head of Tauira Engagement and Relationships at Te Wānanga
- Aotearoa.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Project Manager
Te Arawa Lakes Trust
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Developed a comprehensive project plan for the Marae Emergency Management project
- Put funding proposal together and was successful in gaining funding for the Marae Emergency Management project
- Implemented project lifecycle management processes to ensure project requirements were documented and tracked
- Identified and resolved project issues and quickly and efficiently
- Maintained Microsoft Planner to track project progress, enabling accurate reporting
- Managed project timelines and budgets, resulting in a 0% decrease in project costs.
Kaiārahi Te Ora o Tarawera Project
Te Arawa Lakes Trust
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Mentored and coached project team members especially when dealing with Hapū
- Facilitated regular project team meetings to ensure alignment on objectives and tasks
- Track Key Performance Indicators, ensuring these will be delivered as per the contract.
Pou Whakaite
Lakes District Health Board
2019.03 - 2020.03
- Collaborated with other Māori health professionals to coordinate better health interventions
- Worked with local health organisations to create a better Māori network for health services.
Team Leader Waitemata Clinical Campus
University of Auckland
2012.03 - 2019.09
- Coordinated clinical placements for over 600 medical students within North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals ensuring they received high-quality clinical education
- Worked closely with Senior Medical Officers and Heads of Departments to secure the best clinical placements for students, fostering strong professional relationships
- Ran Year 6 General Medicine OSCE exams, ensuring rigorous assessment standards and smooth execution
- Coached and mentored students and staff members helping them achieve their individual goals and improve their skills
- Resolved conflicts between DHB staff and students maintaining a positive and productive working environment
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive experience for students at the Waitemata Clinical Campus, ensuring that the Waitemata Clinical Campus was one of the top three preferences for students
- Established good relationships with staff from both the North Shore and Waitemata Hospitals.
Education
Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership -
University of Canterbury
01.2026
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Auckland
Skills
- Communication skills
- Ability of Work in a Team
- Attention to Details
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Logistics Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Customer relations specialist
- Stakeholder Communications
Drivinglicense
BP654871
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Rotorua
- Date of Birth: 04/12/1974
- Nationality: Māori
Hobbies and Interests
Spending time with my whānau.
Timeline
Te Arawa Lakes Trust Project Manager
Te Arawa Lakes Trust
2023.01 - 2024.01
Kaiārahi Te Ora o Tarawera Project
Te Arawa Lakes Trust
2023.01 - 2024.01
Pou Whakaite
Lakes District Health Board
2019.03 - 2020.03
Team Leader Waitemata Clinical Campus
University of Auckland
2012.03 - 2019.09
Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership -
University of Canterbury
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Auckland
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